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ThePointsGuru on 12/06/2024 - 12:25 velocityfrequentflyer.com (3483 clicks)
Last edited 13/06/2024 - 17:09 by 1 other user
Get an extra 30,000 Velocity Points
- American Express Velocity Platinum Card
- American Express Velocity Business Card
- Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points
- Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points
- Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card
- Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card
Get an extra 10,000 Velocity Points
- NAB Rewards Signature Card
The additional 30k bonus offer on select cards ends 15 July 2024. The 30k bonus offer on the AMEX Velocity Platinum ends earlier on 26 June 2024. Offer end dates may be extended without notice.
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gembel on 12/06/2024 - 12:31
T&C says Only one bonus Point offer can be earned on a single credit card; if multiple offers are activated, the highest bonus Point offer will be applied.
Does it mean if we apply 2 different cards, we get the bonus 30,000 points two times?
noodlefan on 12/06/2024 - 12:37
+1
You only get ONE bonus points offer, and it's the highest.
Mugsy on 12/06/2024 - 12:36
If this was available a few weeks earlier, i would have jumped on it. EOFY sales been going for a while.
daanish on 12/06/2024 - 12:40
Just got approved for a Westpac Velocity Black last week and only received the card and starting info pack yesterday. Wonder if they'll honour the 30k points for me since I haven't received the standard Westpac bonus points yet.
nigel deborah on 12/06/2024 - 12:45
+8
Last year this worked for me. I was told as long as the first points are credited after this promo starts, it'll work.
daanish on 12/06/2024 - 12:46
Yeah, I've definitely seen comments both here and in other VFF groups where people have had these kind of offers processed/honoured when they're in my situation.
Ernestpogi on 12/06/2024 - 17:43
Wih the virgin velocity flyer 60k bonus points. Do you reckon they will credit the bonus points from this for the second month points on virgin velocity?
jeppetto367 on 12/06/2024 - 12:48
+2
Usually with these offers you will get the bonus points. I've found VA aren't actually talking to the banks, just estimating when you applied for the card based on the date the bonus points hit your account.
Last year I received 250 Status Credits on a card I was 8 weeks into having as some bonus point hit my account while the Status Credit offer was running.
imkenz on 12/06/2024 - 14:19
I got another similar offer on my velocity app 2 weeks ago - '35,000 extra bonus points with select Points earning credit' but this requires activation. Because I applied for Westpac Black Altitude before activating this (cc is still sitting with Aus Post while I saw this offer), the live chat team said they would not honor it. Sorry if not relevant to your post
wikiwiki on 12/06/2024 - 21:22
To be eligible to receive 30,000 bonus Velocity Points, you must (a) be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, (b) apply for the Westpac Altitude Platinum credit card, Westpac Altitude Black credit card between 12.01am (AEST) 12 June 2024 and 11:59pm (AEST) 15 July 2024, and (c) be approved and meet the minimum spend criteria for the eligible offer associated with the individual card if the application is successful. Offer end dates may be extended without notice.
I’d say no, but fingers crossed. Cause I received my ANZ card on the 28th May and hit the minimum spend last week. Hoping I get the 30K bonus points when I get the ANZ bonus virgin points
txb on 12/06/2024 - 12:42
+2
A similar offer occured late last year, if you took that up are you still eligible for this offer?
American Express Velocity Platinum shows 100k pts offer on the amex site, does anyone else thinks the velocity site just got outdated info (says 60k)
100k amex + 30k bonus offer = 130k VFF total?
Thranrond on 12/06/2024 - 14:46
Also want to know if you can still get this deal again if you did it late last year!
a1234my on 12/06/2024 - 15:51
Got anz card last week got the first purchase -woolies MC yesterday…..
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 12:46
+7
- Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card - 60k +30k bonus points x ==>90k with $74 card is good deal and $1500 min spend for first 2 months.
txb on 12/06/2024 - 12:51
+1
I just updated my post as you were writing this. I've had the Flyer card already and although I know Virgin Money don't have a 12mo ineligibility period Im not going to try my luck again with them as had to fight to get my card approved.
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 12:56
+1
FWIW I canceled my card in early June and applied within 2 days. Was approved the next day. Guess it's luck of the draw as to which agent processes it.
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 12:58
is manual process? do you had any other credit card while you applying, i have two creditcard now, not sure they will approve the 3rd one?
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:00
@Ozfanmel: Existing combined limit is what matters. Two cards with $2000 limit each is different to two cards with $20000 limit.
txb on 12/06/2024 - 13:00
Wow, lucky indeed. I would've though they'd have AI meticulously analysing churners by now!
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:10
@txb: Some product manager at Virgin is counting his "new" customers with each sign up.
Drakesy on 12/06/2024 - 13:25
+1
So confirming there's no ineligibility period (still within 12 months of me cancelling the previous card)?
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:26
@Drakesy: Not to my knowledge, no.
Drakesy on 12/06/2024 - 13:29
@soan papdi: Beaut,
Yeah trawled through all the conditions and nowhere does it mention an exclusion period.
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 13:32
This is what I'm wondering. I'm just about to close my Virgin card, wondering if I can just sign up again next week to take advantage of this 30k bonus points offer.
nightelves on 12/06/2024 - 13:38
@adrianhughes1998: Yes you can but whether you get approve or not is a different story.
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 13:54
+1
@nightelves: Technically they shouldn't have a reason to knock me back do they as I only have ANZ with 6k limit on it. Ballsy risky move but may just pay off.
Brick50 on 12/06/2024 - 19:47
+1
@adrianhughes1998: Just closed my card 2 days ago, keen to hear from anyone else who has applied and been accepted so soon after. Will likely wait until next month to apply though
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 22:06
@Brick50: Think you have to apply by 26th June or something for virgin card, I'm gonna wait a week then give it a go. Nothing to lose.
markis on 13/06/2024 - 10:39
I wonder if it is possible to have two of the same Virgin Flyer Cards, as I currently have one and wouldn't mind a second to get the same points injection.
Thranrond on 13/06/2024 - 11:20
Yeah also wondering if you can have two
puffinfresh on 13/06/2024 - 13:40
T&Cs: Offer is not available to existing Virgin Money Credit Card holders (including upgrades).
Zalur on 12/06/2024 - 13:16
+1
This looks like the real deal here, you also get a $129 gift card which is in the form of a travel credit.
zan5hin on 13/06/2024 - 06:31
- $120 or something Virgin travel credit
ykwon10 on 13/06/2024 - 10:39
does the travel credit expires each year?
Thranrond on 13/06/2024 - 11:20
12 month expiry from issue date
tihir on 13/06/2024 - 14:40
Thanks for this - great callout.
Zalur on 12/06/2024 - 12:50
+2
This makes the Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points look like a good deal
150k Velocity points
$370 annual fee
~$1.1k profit if you value points at 1c ppOzfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 12:54
+4
90k first year, 30k next year and annual fee will be less ($150+$75-225) if you have westpac account.
Zalur on 12/06/2024 - 13:09
+2
Oh the 120k is split between the two years, that poops it then
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 12:51
The T&Cs say:
To be eligible to receive 30,000 bonus Velocity Points, you must (a) be a Velocity Frequent Flyer member, (b) apply for the American Express Velocity Platinum credit card between 12.01am (AEST) 12 June 2024 and 11:59pm (AEST) 26 June 2024, American Express Velocity Business Card, Westpac Altitude Platinum credit card, Westpac Altitude Black credit card between 12.01am (AEST) 12 June 2024 and 11:59pm (AEST) 15 July 2024, and (c) be approved and meet the minimum spend criteria for the eligible offer associated with the individual card if the application is successful. Offer end dates may be extended without notice.
The Virgin Money cards aren't listed, but it says higher up that they are eligible.
ThePointsGuru on 12/06/2024 - 13:06
The T&C's seems to be a copy/paste. The offer on AMEX Velocity business card is 100K points, but the T&C's says 200K points
American Express Velocity Business Card:
- Bonus & Eligibility: Offer only available to new American Express Card Members who apply for the American Express Velocity Business Card by 27 August 2024, are approved and spend $5,000 on eligible purchases on their new Card in the first two (2) months from the Card approval date. Eligible purchases do not include Card fees and charges, for example annual fees, interest, late payment, cash advances, balance transfers, traveller’s cheques and foreign currency conversion. Card Members who currently hold or who have previously held any other Card product issued by American Express Australia Limited in the preceding 18-month period are ineligible for this offer. 200,000 bonus Velocity Points will be awarded to the eligible Card Member's Account 8-10 weeks after the spend criteria has been met. $249 annual fee applies. Subject to the American Express Velocity Business Card Points Terms and Conditions. This advertised offer is not applicable or valid in conjunction with any other advertised or promotional offer.
Lange on 12/06/2024 - 12:53
Cancelled my Virgin Velocity Flyer in 28 Feb. What's the success rate to have it approved and points granted?
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 12:57
+2
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15372432/redir
richrichie on 12/06/2024 - 12:54
+4
Does this usually auto-enrol, or is there a specific page to "activate" the offer for our velocity account?
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 13:05
+1
In the app it says:
HOW TO UNLOCK THIS OFFER
1. Visit the 30k bonus points offer page by clicking 'Learn more'
2. Apply for a Velocity Points earning, or transfer rewards credit card with an annual fee by 15 July 2024
3. Be approved for your chosen card and meet the minimum spend criteria as specified by the provider.The 'Learn More' link seems to just open the same page as linked to this deal
richrichie on 12/06/2024 - 13:39
+1
yeah, thats what I noticed too. Clicking on the cards just bring you to the bank's page that doesnt mention anything about the 30K bonus (but it is on the velocity side).
Can only assume it is auto-activate.
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 12:59
I just used all my velocity points so am keen to rebuild - good timing thanks. If anyone is comparing these deals against others would love to hear relative strengths
soan papdi on 12/06/2024 - 13:03
+3
Flyer (not High Flyer) is the best of these. $74 for 90K points. No lockout period for prior customers either.
The annual fees are getting ridiculous ngl.
Miso on 12/06/2024 - 13:13
Nice.
Gonna jump on this, for the third time.
Goldenra1n on 12/06/2024 - 13:13
Excellent I'm due for a Westpac EOM hahaha
Rlogarisation on 12/06/2024 - 13:19
+20
In Summary:
Value vs spending required in descending order:Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card
Requirement: $1500 * 2month = $3000 Spending
Reward: 60k + 30k = 90k
Fee:$74Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points
Requirement: $4000 in 3 months
Reward: 60k(1st year) + 30k = 90k
Fee:$99($49) + $75 = $174($124 existing customer)Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points
Requirement: $6000 in 4 months
Reward: 90k(1st year) + 30k = 120k
Fee:$295($150) + $75 = $370($225 existing customer)Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card
Requirement: $3500 * 2month = $7000 Spending
Reward: 80k + 30k = 110k
Fee:$329
a1234my on 12/06/2024 - 13:25
Let me know if my logic is correct. The Platinum is more value compare Black/High since lower fee and spending.
MrThing on 12/06/2024 - 13:55
@xrailgun: Pretty sure platinum Westpac is 80k ATM + 30k bonus = 110k
Black gives 120k but much higher annual fee and eligibility criteria
xrailgun on 12/06/2024 - 13:56
+5
@MrThing: Good catch, more tables!
Card Name Spending Requirement Reward Fee Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card $3000 in 2 months 60k + 30k = 90k $74 Westpac Altitude Platinum Credit Card with Velocity Points $4000 in 3 months 80k + 30k = 110k $174 ($124 for existing customer) Virgin Australia Velocity High Flyer Card $7000 in 2 months 80k + 30k =110k + 2 lounge entries $329 Westpac Altitude Black Credit Card with Velocity Points $6000 in 4 months 90k + 30k = 120k + 2 lounge entries $370 ($225 for existing customer) American Express Velocity Platinum Card $3000 in 3 months 60k + 30k = 90k + 2 lounge entries $375 MrThing on 12/06/2024 - 13:57
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@xrailgun: Plat Westpac is by far the best deal of the bunch when everything is considered
xrailgun on 12/06/2024 - 14:00
@MrThing: Inclined to agree. I don't really value lounges at ~$50 per entry (assuming I'm bringing a +1).
a1234my on 12/06/2024 - 16:58
+1
@xrailgun: Amex velocity plat have 2 Virgin and 2 centurion lounge ( under age 17 not count)
xrailgun on 12/06/2024 - 19:14
@a1234my: Centurion is tempting… but surprisingly rare internationally. The ones in melbourne and sydney close at 10/9pm lol.
bot22 on 12/06/2024 - 20:57
+1
@xrailgun: worth including the flight inclusions also as they are probably more valuable than lounge entries. (i.e. Velocity Flyer Card includes $129 voucher).
Rlogarisation on 12/06/2024 - 14:03
+1
@MrThing: 60k for the first year, and then another 20k if you stay for second year, similar to Blacks, so I won't consider the points from second year
chanhoz on 12/06/2024 - 14:04
+1
@MrThing: no, it's 60k first year, 20k second year
bot22 on 12/06/2024 - 21:16
Do you still need to pay Virgin Australia membership cost if you already have an existing membership with virgin? (i.e westpac offer - reduced first year annual fee ($175 thereafter)22, plus an annual Altitude Velocity Rewards fee of $75)
JohnHowardsEyebrows on 12/06/2024 - 21:53
Yes. That's not a membership fee, it's a fee the bank pays to have your credit card account linked to Velocity.
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:29
Huge offer but far out, just applied for a new card (not on the list here) yesterday.
nightelves on 12/06/2024 - 13:42
+2
Doesn’t stop you applying for more.
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:48
+1
Nope, I guess I'm saying bye to star alliance gold from the HSBC card. Have to make some sacrifices haha
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 13:52
+2
I'm keeping my HSBC for the full 12 months personally, it combines nicely with velocity points redemptions due to the free lounge access has already been good on a few occasions for me
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:56
@isthisreallife22: It really is great value isn't it. I have a Citi Prestige w/ 20k limit which I'm not willing to part with though
tabboy on 12/06/2024 - 14:39
+1
@isthisreallife22: Yea that's why I got the HSBC one. I regularly fly with Virgin and I usually get to the airport ahead of time to work from my laptop. Lounge access made sense for me for that extra comfort.
tabboy on 12/06/2024 - 13:54
+1
I just got that card but I'm greedy and getting this one also :)
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 13:57
+1
@tabboy: Best of both worlds
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 14:47
+1
I did a round the world trip for 4 months earlier in the year. I used the Citi Prestige for lounge access in over 20 airports. I think I only used the HSBC benefits once to get into the Velocity lounge PER-MEL. I had planned to use it with Singapore from DXB-SIN-PER, but ended up cancelling that flight and using Qantas points to go first class with Emirates direct.
caustic birch on 12/06/2024 - 15:24
@puffinfresh: Yeah while the star alliance lounges tend to be better, I'd have to agree the versatility of priority pass is very handy and makes it the better of the two
will_nn on 12/06/2024 - 13:30
If i got the 30k bonus pts from last offer back in Feb, could i get a different credit card to get the bonus points from this offer?
nightelves on 12/06/2024 - 13:43
Yes
adrianhughes1998 on 12/06/2024 - 13:30
Was gonna start kicking myself because was approved for ANZ Rewards Platinum last week, but have churned thru the Westpac and still have the Virgin card open so I ain't missing out on much …
cyruslol on 12/06/2024 - 13:53
just cancelled Virgin Flyer Card last months . will i be eligible getting 30K+60K VF points?
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 13:55
+2
I know someone that's signed up 4 times in 9 months.
timhn on 12/06/2024 - 18:39
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15372432/redir
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 13:56
+2
Approved for the Virgin Flyer card despite $26000 existing limit across 2 other cards. They didn't even ask for proof of my extra declared income.
MrThing on 12/06/2024 - 13:58
Westpac finally have a sensible application process
+1 to them
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 14:45
@puffinfresh how long it take for approval?
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 14:47
+1
22 minutes
Ozfanmel on 12/06/2024 - 14:54
oh nice, very fast
thrillho on 12/06/2024 - 14:08
FYI applied for Virgin Flyer card, despite having it last in Feb (closed Feb 25). Have secured pay rise in the meantime.
Declined. No option to upload docs or anything. YMMV. Worth calling and asking why?
chanhoz on 12/06/2024 - 14:13
I found it's mean citi auto rejected you, they don't even do credit check, are you holding/recently apply any other citi cards?
puffinfresh on 12/06/2024 - 14:19
I was just approved while holding a $20k Citi Prestige
thrillho on 12/06/2024 - 14:21
Only a corp card at 7k
Blokeinhisundies on 12/06/2024 - 23:09
Auto rejected as well.
Closed the same card late March but my credit report still shows a NAB and Westpac card as being open which I assume is why I was auto rejected. No option to upload any docs or closure letters for those two cards. Just something to remember for future applications through Virgin.
I earn around mid $90K/y and have no open cards at the moment.
askbargain on 12/06/2024 - 14:45
i closed mine in april. considering applying lol
ddhar on 12/06/2024 - 15:04
I closed my Virgin card a week ago. Too early to re-apply?
Can't apply for Amex, WPC nor NAB cards (still serving cooling down period).
ozbargainerlife1 on 12/06/2024 - 15:58
Would like to ok know also
Brick50 on 12/06/2024 - 19:48
Keen to know also, closed mine couple days ago. Commenter above said they were approved 2 days after closing previous one, anyone who tries please get back to us
Ranike on 12/06/2024 - 14:16
How long does it take for this bonus to come through?
I applied for the one at the start of the year and then went with the amex velocity platinum card. Finished the required spend and got the 120k points through amex but I haven't gotten the 30k points from this offer?
Brick50 on 12/06/2024 - 19:49
It comes through with your first lot of points usually
TomGum on 12/06/2024 - 15:41
Just received my Virgin card. Will I be eligible if I activate it today?
Azro on 12/06/2024 - 17:27
No. You need to apply in offer period, no activate. But give them a call and ask if they can still apply a bonus to your card.
ddddddddddd on 12/06/2024 - 15:42
+3
Why is no one talking about the $129 Virgin Australia Gift Voucher with the $74 Virgin Australia Velocity Flyer Card?
Seems like a no brainer to go for that one
The Virgin Australia Gift Voucher is a Special Feature available to Primary Cardholders only and provides one Virgin Australia Gift Voucher to the value of $129 (AUD) each year, in the form of a $129 travel credit in a Virgin Australia Travel Bank. You will become eligible for your $129 Virgin Australia Gift Voucher 1 month after card approval in your first year
isthisreallife22 on 12/06/2024 - 17:19
The Virgin Australia Gift Voucher is available to Primary Cardholders only and provides one Virgin Australia Gift Voucher to the value of $129 (AUD) each year, in the form of a $129 travel credit in a Virgin Australia Travel Bank. You will become eligible for your $129 Virgin Australia Gift Voucher 30 days after card approval in your first year and 30 days after your card anniversary thereafter provided you have made a retail purchase as the Primary Cardholder in the 2 months prior to requesting your voucher online at online at https://virginmoney.com.au/products/credit-card/gift-voucher, your account is active and in good standing and you are a Velocity Frequent Flyer member. Gift voucher is not redeemable for cash and is not reloadable. See Virgin Australia Gift Voucher Benefit Terms & Conditions and Terms of use for full details.
https://virginmoney.com.au/products/credit-card/gift-voucher
Yeah looks great!
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